Hmm, so you don't agree with me that there is or should be a loss of low-end torque which would hurt off the line accelerations with the lighter the flywheel the greater the impact? I personally don't feel the loss of torque but I really don't feel the gain if I'm climbing through 1st. However, if I cruise at 3k in 1st and then go WOT I can feel it.blackdawg said:the advantage of the lightweight flywheel is from standstill to redline and its effect is greatest in first and second gear (in apparent weight reduction to rotational mass on the driveline).
where most of the power is lost is from cruising speed and then trying to accelerate, i.e. 4th gear ont eh highway and then try to go from 80mph to 100mph. the inertia is less here and most noticeably down compared to the OEM flywheel.
i think the concepts you state in your review are slightly reversed to what they should be/how they should be stated. this i only know because i also employed a LTW in my former car and read up on its benefits as well. european car did a wonderful set of dynos on this as well as a great layman's explanation of the benefits.
just to clarify your points.
and also: since this is the summer: there is a lot of chatter on idle when the A/C is on.......nothing major to complain about, though.
No!nate328Ci said:Ever find out what ratios the Hi-op LSD is?